Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As is the norm in the widespread economic landscape of 2022, inflation has well-and-truly hit the restaurant industry. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. Some implemented loyalty programs to promote recurring customers.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent Toast survey found that one in three restaurants had a difficult time hiring in 2022, so restaurants need to bring their “A game” to show all employees appreciation for the fantastic effort they gave between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Do show gratitude in a personal way. Make them feel special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

The entire industry was forced to adopt a decade’s worth of delivery and curbside technology in a matter of months just to stay functional as consumers first battled lockdowns and later their own hesitancy to return to dining-in. The so-called Great Resignation has also taken a heavy tol l on the food service industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. Fast food reigns supreme. Drive-Thrus.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2023

Some are essentially beefed up loyalty programs promising perks like free delivery and points that can be used toward future purchases; others are monthly meal deliveries that drop chef-prepared dinners right on your doorstep; and others are wine clubs that bundle bottles with tasting notes to turn subscribers into instant connoisseurs.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Is your business a sit-down restaurant, a pop-up bar, a casual counter-service restaurant, or a food truck? Initiate loyalty programmes at regular intervals to create a customer base and appreciate your regular customers with deals & discounts. Make sure your customers aren’t crammed or adjusting while dining.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to the digital age of dining, where QR codes are becoming the cornerstone of a modern, efficient, and engaging restaurant experience. A 2022 Deloitte Study found that consumers spend an incredible 20% more when ordering through technology like tableside ordering , online menus, and handheld POS devices. Absolutely not.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. 25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. Available restaurant technology is already reshaping the way your guests experience dining in 2024. trillion in 2024.

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Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

The rise of off-premise dining. Off-premise dining certainly accelerated during the pandemic. Dining room closures or capacity restrictions drove restaurants to increase their sales through off-premise channels. Dining room closures or capacity restrictions drove restaurants to increase their sales through off-premise channels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. Modular Chicken. Golden Chick is introducing its first modular constructed building. Hot on Hot Chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. As brands struggled to survive in the earlier part of the pandemic, the acquisition market was ripe for bargain hunters.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. decline from 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Located in Salina, Kansas, this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

We’re excited to open our first restaurants near our headquarters in west Michigan in 2022.” . “We are excited about the Mexican restaurant segment and the Bigger, Bolder, Better direction of the brand. ” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. “This milestone is significant and we could not be prouder for the contributions our team has made to our success. . Sandy Reinhardt joined Schostak Brothers & Co.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

(NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. by the end of fiscal 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” “Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

However, the scenario is improving gradually as the economy is opening up, and most businesses that survived the downturn are trying to make their move in this post-pandemic world. The food service industry across the world is saturated with a large number of players without much variation in terms of offerings. Cloud Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

introduced its "Make It This Winter" platform, which offers a collection of resources, including one-on-one consultations with US Foods experts, informational webinars, new outdoor dining products, and updated online materials and tools for restaurant operators to tackle the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Dining habits and options have changed in the past two years, and restaurant advertising needs to change in turn. Takeaway Ideas For Restaurant Advertising In 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion. In total, 165 stores are set to open. Randy’s Donuts is also in negotiations for dozens of stores throughout California and other states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

Yelp released its first-ever annual Yelp Economic Average? YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S. The report found that most local economies nationwide slumped in 2019, down 1.3 percent from the previous year, led by underperformance in restaurant, food and nightlight categories, as well as brick-and-mortar shops.

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